Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.78, 514.26 and 225.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 372.78, 514.26 and 225.36 is: 310.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372.78 : 514.26 = 225.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372.78/514.26 = 225.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372.78x = 514.26 × 225.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372.78x = 115,893.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,893.63/372.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310.89
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